DevOps Engineer

Job Description This is a remote position. We are seeking a DevOps Engineers to support enterprise-scale initiatives. You’ll build, automate, and optimize delivery pipelines and application environments with a strong focus on Java/Spring Boot, CI/CD (Git), Linux, and infrastructure automation (Ansible/Puppet/Chef). This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-moving, regulated environments and enjoy owning build, deployment, and operational excellence end to end. Development & IDE Workflows Write, debug, and maintain Java services using Spring Boot within IDEs like IntelliJ, Eclipse, and Gradle. Manage dependencies, build artifacts, and compile code using Gradle; resolve build issues and optimize build performance. Use debugging tools (breakpoints, variable inspection, step-through) to resolve defects efficiently. Integrate with Git for version control: branching, merging, pull requests, and code reviews. CI/CD & DevOps Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Git-based) to automate build, test, and deployment across environments. Enforce pipeline quality gates; integrate automated testing and security scans. Improve release reliability and frequency through pipeline optimization and environment standardization. Automation & Configuration Management Use Ansible/Puppet/Chef to automate provisioning, configuration, and application deployments. Develop and maintain playbooks/manifests to ensure consistent, repeatable environment setups. Orchestrate multi-step workflows across services and infrastructure components. Linux Systems & Operational Excellence Administer and harden Linux servers; manage users, permissions, and system configurations. Monitor system health (CPU, memory, disk, network); perform log analysis and troubleshoot issues impacting applications. Script routine tasks using Bash (or similar) to improve reliability and reduce manual effort. Implement security best practices (e.g., firewall rules, patching, configuration hardening) aligned to enterprise standards. Requirements 3–5 years with Java & Spring Boot building APIs/services. 3–5 years with Git and CI/CD pipelines (branching strategies, PR workflows, build/deploy automation). 3–5 years in DevOps roles, supporting build/release, automation, and environments. Hands-on with Gradle, IntelliJ/Eclipse, and Linux administration. Practical experience with Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for configuration management and deployment automation. Strong troubleshooting, log analysis, and debugging skills across app and OS layers. Nice to Have: ​ Experience in financial services or other regulated industries. Exposure to Spring ecosystem (Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Spring Cloud) and API security (JWT/OAuth2). Containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with monitoring/observability (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, AppDynamics, Splunk). Knowledge of secure SDLC practices and compliance-minded engineering.